German Airborne Troops, 1939-45
Author : Bruce Quarrie
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 45,32 MB
Release : 1983
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN :
German Airborne Troops 1939–45
Author : Bruce Quarrie
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,37 MB
Release : 1983-03-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780850454802
Book Description
Airborne operations have often been called a vertical envelopment, and therein lies one of the best descriptions of their value. The essence of an envelopment is to pin the enemy in place so that it can be destroyed. A strong enemy force to one's rear disrupts supplies and communications and makes one more vulnerable to an attack from the front. It also has a major psychological impact. To an aggressor the value of airborne troops, used properly, far outweighs their numerical strength. Bruce Quarrie's engaging text tells the story of the German airborne troops of the Second World War.
Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939–45
Author : Robert F Stedman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 35,99 MB
Release : 2012-11-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1782006850
Book Description
The Luftwaffe, honed in the Spanish Civil War, played a vital part in Germany's 'Blitzkrieg' victories in 1939-41. Badly overstretched by war on three fronts in 1942-44, it was crippled by an incompetent commander-in-chief, the losses among experienced aircrew, and shortage of fuel. In 1944-45 it faced a final battle of attrition in skies ruled by the Allies as the Eastern and Western pincers closed on the Reich; but until the very end the dwindling band of veteran pilots among them the greatest 'aces' the world has ever known presented a potent threat. This fact-packed review of Luftwaffe uniforms and flying kit is illustrated with rare personal photos, insignia charts, and two dozen meticulously detailed colour figures.
Fallschirmjager: German Paratroopers from Glory to Defeat, 1939-1945
Author : I. M. Baxter
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 30,48 MB
Release : 2002-01-15
Category : World War, 1939-1945
ISBN : 9789623616867
Book Description
German Paratroops
Author : Robert Kurtz
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 41,96 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9780764310409
Book Description
The uniforms and equipment of the elite German Fallschirmjger is the subject of this detailed, illustrated study. Authentic items smocks, dress tunics, boots, insignia, helmets, visor caps, gloves, knee pads and more are shown in superb color photos, in both multiple full-view, and detail shots. Unpublished World War II era photos show uniforms and equipment being worn on a variety of war fronts. Also included is a short chapter covering other Axis airborne including Italian and Japanese gear.
German Airborne Troops, 1939-45
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 33,17 MB
Release : 1991
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Green Devils
Author : Jean-Yves Nasse
Publisher : Histoire & Collections
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 22,26 MB
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Germany
ISBN : 9782908182613
Book Description
Luftwaffe Field Divisions 1941–45
Author : Kevin Conley Ruffner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 32,65 MB
Release : 2012-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1782008985
Book Description
Hermann Göring raised the Luftwaffe Field Divisions [LwFD] during 1942, when Nazi Germany was still making spectacular gains but was first feeling the pinch of its losses on the Eastern Front. The Reichsmarschall decided to raise his own divisions for ground service under the command of Luftwaffe officers. On 17 September 1942, Göring called for volunteers from throughout the Luftwaffe for combat duty in the East. Even before that date, however, some Luftwaffe troops were heavily engaged against the enemy in Russia in a ground role. Kevin Conley Ruffner's engaging text tells the fascinating story of the LwFD.
US Army Airborne 1940–90
Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 19,46 MB
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1846037395
Book Description
The first 50 years of the US Army airborne arm is a story of continuing battles with the nation's enemies, of battles within the Army's hierarchy, of change, and of adaptation. If there is any single attribute the airborne soldier can claim as his most sterling, it is his uncanny ability to adapt – his flexibility. The very nature of a paratrooper demands this ability to adapt. The motivation and ésprit de corps it develops within these units is something not to be taken lightly. The first class pairing of Gordon L. Rottman and Ron Volstad bring to life the history of these remarkable troops.
German Field Fortifications 1939–45
Author : Gordon L. Rottman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 13,90 MB
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1782004645
Book Description
The German Army of World War II considered itself an offensive, mobile force. The experiences in the trenches in World War I had done much to shape its concept of field fortification, and its mobile warfare ethos was intended to prevent the previous war's stalemate. This book addresses frontline defensive field fortifications, built by infantrymen using local materials, and includes rifle platoon positions, trenches, crew-served weapon positions, bunkers, dugouts, shelters and more. It also covers anti-tank and anti-personnel obstacles, as well as field camouflage methods and construction methods. The integration of these positions into permanent systems and theatre-specific defences are also discussed.
